Almanac Footy: The Muse – what would happen if it was really a Grand Old Flag?

With the hopes of Demons supporters justifiably growing, Hayden Kelly shares his personal recollections of some other recent drought-breaking premierships. He also offers a distinctly Gordon St. perspective on what the celebration of a Melbourne flag might look like.

AFL Finals: 2005 Omens indicate a Swans Flag

In a time of Finals expectation, DaveP looks for omens to calm the nerves.

Round 13 – Sydney v Richmond: Ten whole years

Mathilde de Hautecloque thanks a giraffe for her experience of the famous Swans Grand Final victory in 2005, as she comes to terms with what happened during last Friday night’s anniversary celebration game. [Beaut piece – Ed]

Almanac Poetry – That Great Last Saturday In September 2005

Ten years on, Jan Courtin looks back at the Swan’s grandest of days.